Joanne’s Guidebook - Sydenham, London Zone 3
Sightseeing
Local Attractions
5 mins walk - a large Victorian park with spectacular views across the City. A couple of great eateries, lakes and the famous dinosaur sculptures
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Crystal Palace Park
5 mins walk - a large Victorian park with spectacular views across the City. A couple of great eateries, lakes and the famous dinosaur sculptures
Regular exhibition, the museum is set in wonderful grounds
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Museo y Jardines Horniman
100 London RoadRegular exhibition, the museum is set in wonderful grounds
Top class exhibitions in a great grounds with a restaurant and other eateries, independent shops a few mins walk away in Dulwich Village
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadTop class exhibitions in a great grounds with a restaurant and other eateries, independent shops a few mins walk away in Dulwich Village
Sports
Nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, the lido is a 50m pool flanked by sun bathing terraces and fully enclosed by a boundary wall and long, low, flat-roofed pavilion buildings in a moderne style. These have been sensitively restored and extended to provide new health and fitness facilities alongside the pool.
The pool is open all year round
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Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadNestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, the lido is a 50m pool flanked by sun bathing terraces and fully enclosed by a boundary wall and long, low, flat-roofed pavilion buildings in a moderne style. These have been sensitively restored and extended to provide new health and fitness facilities alongside the pool.
The pool is open all year round
Set within 200 acres of beautiful parkland, the world famous Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is an ideal venue for a sporting day out in London.
Recently refurbished and steeped in a rich sporting history, this iconic sporting venue has played host to some of the world’s greatest athletes.
As a visitor to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre you will be able to:
- Swim in London’s finest 50m Olympic size swimming pool
- Run around the world famous athletics track just like Usain Bolt at the Aviva London Grand Prix. Why not test yourself against world records?
- Workout alongside elite athletes in a brand new gym
- Play a range of racquet sports including tennis, badminton and squash
Afterwards you can relax in a brand new café.
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Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington RoadSet within 200 acres of beautiful parkland, the world famous Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is an ideal venue for a sporting day out in London.
Recently refurbished and steeped in a rich sporting history, this iconic sporting venue has played host to some of the world’s greatest athletes.
As a visitor to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre you will be able to:
- Swim in London’s finest 50m Olympic size swimming pool
- Run around the world famous athletics track just like Usain Bolt at the Aviva London Grand Prix. Why not test yourself against world records?
- Workout alongside elite athletes in a brand new gym
- Play a range of racquet sports including tennis, badminton and squash
Afterwards you can relax in a brand new café.
Cinemas and Theatre
Really great having a couple of independent cinemas plus a theatre on our doorstep ...
East Dulwich Picturehouse
116a Lordship LnCrystal Palace Vintage
Jasper RoadFood scene
Lots of interesting options locally to try ...
One of our local gastro pubs with a fantastic garden area
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The Dolphin Tavern
44 Red Lion StOne of our local gastro pubs with a fantastic garden area
Brown & Green Cafe
Perfect brunch!
Joanna's
56 Westow HillThe Crystal Palace Market
3-7 Church RdNumidie Bar and Bistro
48 Westow HillTamnag Thai
50-52 Westow HillLorenzo of Crystal Palace
73 Westow HillGurkha Restaurant
67 Sydenham RdRocca Di Papa
75-79 Dulwich VillageFranklins London
157 Lordship LnPlus visit their lovely farm shop
Hibagon Sushi & Grill
124 KirkdaleNeighbourhoods
Lots of independent shops, eateries, cafes and gastro pubs. There's also a lovely market there at the weekend.
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East Dulwich
Lots of independent shops, eateries, cafes and gastro pubs. There's also a lovely market there at the weekend.
Easy to forget you are in London - a great Village feel with a huge park, gallery and places to eat and drink.
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Dulwich Village
Easy to forget you are in London - a great Village feel with a huge park, gallery and places to eat and drink.
Herne Hill
More independent shops and we love the weekend market
Crystal Palace